RESEARCH TOPICS: ARCHITECTURE, URBAN STUDIES, GLOBAL SOUTH, SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA, SELF BUILT DWELLINGS AND SETTLEMENTS

DWELLINGS AND SETTLEMENTS IN PEMBA A typo-morphological field study in a changing urban environment Survey and documentation of self built forms of living in four neighborhoods of the Mozambican city of Pemba. The documentation comprises architectural survey, urban analysis, maps, socio-economic diagrams, photoessays, interviews to inhabitants, videos at 5 scales of detail. PhD research at the Politecnico di Milano. Dissertation cum laude in December 2018.	TIDES - MOZAMBIQUE Photographic research on the effects of tides on the peoples everyday living and related activities. Mozambique, 2016	SPONTANEOUS LIVING SPACES Research on self-built forms of living. Case studies: 1. Guapira II, Sao Paulo, Brazil, supervision Stefano Boeri (Politecnico di Milano) 2. Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong, help of the University of Hong Kong 3. Pemba, Mozambique, PhD research supervision of Michele Ugolini (Politecnico di Milano) and Michael Turner (UNESCO Chair, Bezalel Academy, Jerusalem) 2011 - Present
POK FU LAM An integrated typo-morphological analysis Survey and documentation of self built forms of living in the historical neighborhood of Pos Fu Lam. The documentation comprises architectural survey, urban analysis, maps, socio-economic diagrams, photoessays. Hong Kong, 2013.	JARDIM FILHOS DA TERRA An integrated typo-morphological analysis Survey and documentation of self built forms of living in the favela Guapira II of Sao Paulo, Brazil. The documentation comprises architectural survey, urban analysis, maps, socio-economic diagrams, photoessays, interviews to inhabitants, videos at 5 scales of detail. Master research at the Politecnico di Milano. Dissertation cum laude in April 2013.

RESEARCH TOPICS: HERITAGE, TOURISM, INTERCULTURAL DIALOGUE

BUILDING PEACE THROUGH HERITAGE World Forum to Change for Dialogue 3 days international event with a symposium, photographic exhibitions, cultural events, international showcase. Scientific Coordinator. Florence, 2020 Promoted by Fondazione Romualdo Del Bianco Organized by Movimento Life Beyond Tourism srl	HERITAGE AS A BUILDER OF PEACE Assembly and Symposium 3 days international event with a symposium, exhibitions, cultural events, international showcase. Scientific Coordinator. Florence, 2019 Promoted by Fondazione Romualdo Del Bianco Organized by Movimento Life Beyond Tourism srl	ERASMUS + UNINET University Network for Heritage Conservation, Management and Use. Master course for architects, conservators and archaeologists. Creation of the didactic material for 3 courses. 2018-2021 Partners: Politechnika Lubelska, Universita Degli Studi di Firenze, Alma Mater Studiorum - Universita di Bologna, Panepistimio Ioanninon, PKN Icomos, Fondazione Romualdo Del Bianco, Fondazione Flaminia, Brandenburgische Technische Universität Cottbus-Senftenberg
ERASMUS + EduGame Creation of a role play game for heritage protection, management and communication for master students in the field of architecture 2019-2022 Partners: Politecnico di Milano, Polytechnika Lubelska, Universitade de Beira Interior, Museo do Fundão, Orthodox Churches complex in Raduz and Museo Casa di Dante	ERASMUS + SURE Sustainable Urban Rehabilitation in Europe. Master course for architects, conservators and urban designers. Creation of Didactic Materials. 2016-2019 Partners: Politechnika Lubelska, Vilniaus Gedimino Technikos Universitetas, Universidad Politecnica De Madrid, Università Degli Studi Di Roma La Sapienza, Fondazione Flaminia, Fondazione Romualdo Del Bianco, ICOMOS Poland